Tag: public health UPSC

  • Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Explained: 150 People Trapped on Ship Near Cape Verde

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Hantavirus, zoonotic diseases, WHOMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Public Health, Disease Outbreaks, Global Health Security Why in News? A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship near Cape Verde left around 150 passengers stranded, raising concerns about infectious disease management and global health preparedness. What is…

  • Overfed Yet Undernourished: Delhi’s Double Burden of Malnutrition Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Malnutrition types, obesity, undernutritionMains: GS Paper 2 — Health, Social Issues, Human Development Why in News? Delhi is witnessing a rising trend where children are consuming excess calories but lacking essential nutrients, leading to a condition called the Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM). What is Double Burden of…